Matsui played last season for the A’s, for whom he batted .251 with 12 homers and 72 RBIs last season. Manager Bob Melvin said Sunday he did not expect him back.

“Matsui was a great fit for us last year and we all loved having him on our team,” Melvin said at a press conference on Monday to promote the Japan Series. “But this year it doesn’t look like a fit for us based on the personnel we have going forward.”